Soft Molasses Cookies
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1/3 c. soft shortening (I use Crisco)
2/3 c. dark brown sugar
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 t. baking powder
3/4 t. ground ginger
1/4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. ground cardamom
1/3 t. ground cloves
1/3 t. ground nutmeg
1/4 t. salt
1/3 c. dark molasses
1/3 c. hot water
1/3 t. baking soda
granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (325 if using convection).
In large bowl of food processor, cream shortening and brown sugar.
Add egg; pulse until combined into creamed mixture.
In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt;
mix well with wire whisk.
Add flour to sugar mixture in food processor bowl. Add molasses
and hot water. Process until combined. Add baking soda; pulse 3-4
times until thoroughly mixed.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets (I use non-stick
Teflon sheets that do not require greasing), about 2" apart.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake about 9-11 minutes, or until cookies are set. Remove from oven;
cool on baking sheet 2 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to wire
rack until thoroughly cooled.
Store in airtight container.
Makes about 3 dozen.
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